Artists@work Studio & Gallery

Artists@work Studio & Gallery is a community-focused gallery at 51 Lake Street in Cairns City, bringing artists together to collaborate, present their work and share creative classes. It operates as one of Cairns Art Society’s two gallery locations, alongside the society’s Members Gallery Shop at DFO, and forms part of the organisation’s broader support for local artists through exhibitions, workshops and community connections.

The gallery showcases work by Cairns Art Society members, whose backgrounds range from professional artists and art teachers to beginners and art students. The collection reflects that breadth, with the society describing work that spans intricate hyper-realistic paintings, contemporary sculpture and ceramics influenced by the Great Barrier Reef. This variety makes the space a useful place to encounter different approaches to making art rather than a gallery built around one narrow style.

Artists@work also has an active learning and participation focus. The venue offers inspiring classes, while Cairns Art Society runs workshops and events intended to connect artists with the local community. The organisation has supported artistic exploration and community engagement in the Cairns region since 1931, and its membership includes people who joined after moving to Cairns and wanted to take part in the local cultural scene. The gallery is coordinated by Libby Hunter, with general enquiries handled through Cairns Art Society.

It suits art lovers wanting to see work by local and regional creatives, as well as people interested in developing their own practice or meeting others in the arts community. Beginners and students are represented within the society alongside established artists, so the venue has relevance for visitors at different stages of their creative journey. Solo visitors can take their time with the changing displays, while artists and creative groups may find the classes, exhibitions and member connections particularly useful. For anyone exploring Cairns City’s art scene, Artists@work offers a direct look at the people and varied practices contributing to the region’s creative life.